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Hand-operated hedge shears, more than any other gardening tool, look like giant scissors. They have long, straight blades typically somewhat under a foot long, sometimes wavy-edged to hold stems in place as they cut (but which are harder to sharpen). There are just three situations in which you need to use hedge shears. Note that in all of these cases, hedge shears are used to cut through the soft, non-woody stems of plants. Hedge shears absolutely cannot cleanly or efficiently cut through wood, even thin wood. Using shears to do this not only causes unhealthy cuts to the plant but damage to the blades of the shears. With such long blades, hedge shears are designed to cut a much larger area with each stroke than any other pruning tool (unless you consider a machete a pruning tool). For this reason, and since they are straight, they create long, straight edges on your plant as they cut. As you can imagine, this is not the natural shape of any plant, and not right for most plant care in ...

Long-reach or extendable-pole hedge trimmers have fixed or extendable shafts which let you cut the side of a hedge above head height. The blade can also be set at various angles up to 90 o to the shaft, so you can cut the top while standing on the ground. If your hedge is taller than about 2.5m high, consider calling in a professional. The Which? Gardening magazine team have tried it out to see how well it performs when trimming tall hedges and pruning branches so we can give you our verdict. The Lidl extendable hedge trimmer and pole pruner (PHSHE 900 A1) has both a long-reach hedge trimmer and a pole pruner head that can be swapped to do more than one job. It’s low-cost at just £70, but does that make it a bargain? Discount supermarket Lidl regularly sells it own-brand garden tools as part of its special offers. This hedge trimmer will be available from 23 September 2018 until they sell out. They also have an £80 petrol chainsaw on sale at the same time. Find out what we thought of t...

Take a few minutes to read the instructions and the tool’s specifications before you start to use the pole saw. It will make all the difference to your ongoing working experience with the tool. If you have a large property, especially acreage that has a lot of trees or an orchard that needs regular pruning, the Husqvarna 128LDX is a great choice for you. With its powerful 28 cc 2-Stroke engine, superior cutting ability, and an extended reach of up to 13 feet, it can cut effortlessly cut through dead branches that are normally hard to reach and limbs up to eight inches thick. 7. Power lines. Do not work near power lines, or cut branches that are near a power line. Consult a professional arborist. Additional features include a handy nylon carry bag for portability and storage. The highlight of this pole saw is that is comes with a very generous 4 Year Factory Warranty. On the downside, the 40V power comes at a price, and you can expect to pay over $500 for this beast. It is also pretty h...

The forward-facing angled exhaust also keeps exhaust away from you and your hedges, so you’re much less likely to burn them, and you won’t have to suffer the smell of fumes wafting so close to your face. Its rotating handle with comfort grip, combined with Tanaka anti-vibration technology and quiet engine means it runs smoother than standard gas-powered trimmers, reducing strain on the user so you can cut branches for longer. This trimmer’s light weight (just over 10 pounds) and rotating handle mean it’s easier to maneuver, and cutting horizontally or vertically is no problem, perfect for those with tall hedges. Plus, a large 10.1-ounce fuel tank means more time between refills, so if you have a lot of vegetation to maintain, you can trim more without having to stop to refuel. 24-inch dual reciprocating, double-sided blades are commercial quality and heavy duty, cutting through branches up to 3/4 th of an inch with ease. The stainless-steel blades won’t corrode, keeping them sharper, l...